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Tom McCarthy

Joined: 24 Feb 2011
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Location: 61C

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:27 am Post subject: 601HD Flaps

I am looking for some opinions on adding flaps to my 601HD.  Many years ago, I saw a picture where this was done, but have no idea if it was effective in any way.  For most flying, I would agree that they are not necessary.  The plane stalls at 44 MPH and lands extremely easy. But, I like to fly into short/rough strips where lowering the stall 5 or 6MPH could make a difference.  This will probably bring up a VG discussion, which I might also pursue.  I cannot remember reading anyone report how effective they work on an HD wing, I just don't want to sacrifice any on the cruise, so the flap Idea comes to mind first.

Tom McCarthy

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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:03 am Post subject: 601HD Flaps

Tom,

The addition of VGs on the bottom side of the elevator would help you get more control in lowering the stall a bit.  VGs are very effective on the wings for stall reduction and shouldn’t slow the cruise.

I believe VGs would be the more effective route considering the effort involved in adding flaps.  Kelly Meiste had VGs on his HD and probably commented on them in the Matronics archives.

 

Larry McFarland  601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

 

From: owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McCarthy Tom

Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 7:27 AM

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Subject: 601HD Flaps

 

I am looking for some opinions on adding flaps to my 601HD.  Many years ago, I saw a picture where this was done, but have no idea if it was effective in any way.  For most flying, I would agree that they are not necessary.  The plane stalls at 44 MPH and lands extremely easy. But, I like to fly into short/rough strips where lowering the stall 5 or 6MPH could make a difference.  This will probably bring up a VG discussion, which I might also pursue.  I cannot remember reading anyone report how effective they work on an HD wing, I just don't want to sacrifice any on the cruise, so the flap Idea comes to mind first.

Tom McCarthy

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